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June 28 Fall Down On Me
To celebrate their 10,000th “Like” on Facebook (congrats), SmartBar dished out Derrick Carter‘s set from the opening night of QUEEN!; a new Sunday party at the club. Since the very first song, DJ Spen & Irvin Madden’s mix of “Fall … Continue reading →
Signal + XXXY
This week we open our Signal doors to one of Manchester’s finest: XXXY. His sound definitely leans more toward the House side of our UK influence, but it’s brilliant nonetheless. Take a listen to his forthcoming Everything EP (out April … Continue reading →
Signal + Pearson Sound
Before I rave about our January booking, I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who supported our first Signal event. I think I can vouch for everyone on the Signal crew when I say you all made … Continue reading →
Kid Color Live @ SmartBar
It’s been a long week, treat yourself to a live recording from Kid Color. Opening set for Tim Sweeney (December 23, 2011, 10pm-1am): 1. YACHT – Dystopia (The Earth Is On Fire) (The Emperor Machine Remix) 2. Craig Bratley – Birdhsell … Continue reading →
Signal + Dubbel Dutch
Well, this is quite exciting. Once again, one of the only clubs taking chances in Chicago has decided to open its doors to the “unusual”. Ladies and gentleman, I’m proud to announce Signal, a brand new monthly party at SmartBar … Continue reading →
Steffi @ SmartBar
Basically, what it comes down to is that Steffi put on one of the best Boiler Room sets I’ve heard/ seen on the broadcast and ever since that show I’ve been wanting to see her play live for real. She … Continue reading →
Breton & Girl Unit
If you’re in Chicago and want to hear this thing banging on a Funktion One, I suggest you get your ass to SmartBar Thursday night. Thursday, July 28 @ SmartBar: Girl Unit (Night Slugs) Quadratic Kyle Stewart Mertz 10pm / 21+ … Continue reading →
Dollar Disco One Year Anniversary (Closed)
(All night long) In a city where dance parties come and go just as frequently as the people who attend them, Dollar Disco has proven that the Chicago scene, although fickle, is a tameable beast. Over the last year, Dollar Disco has hosted … Continue reading →
Help A Legend @ Smartbar on 12.22.10
As 5 Magazine reported: Word broke this morning that legendary House Music DJ and producer Paul Johnson was injured in an accident. A post on his facebook page (made from Paul Johnson’s own account) reveals that Paul is currently in the … Continue reading →
More Than Open
I saw Frankie Knuckles live @ Smartbar on Wednesday and his set was absolutely mind blowing. If you want that night to be summed up in a single song, I’d direct you to his original “Gimme Gimme – Shimmy Disco“, … Continue reading →